Famous+Greeks

 By:chs1kylie There were many famous Greeks. One that was very well known would be Alexander the Great. He was born in 356 BC in Pella Macedonia. He was the most genius military man of all time. As a child when he was 13 he became interested in rhetoric,literature, and his tutor stimulated his interest in science,medicines, and philosophy. Sources: http://www.historyofmacedonia.org/AncientMacedonia/AlexandertheGreat.html
 * Alexander's Childhood**

Alexander's Adulthood Alexander became the hing of Macedonia in 336BC. He became the king because his father had been murdered. He was 20 years old at the point when he became king. He studied military conquest. Which there he learned how to lead a great and powerful empire. He had created to largest empire the ancient world had ever seen. He was a great military man that inspired the people who followed in his path. In 334BC he led 35,000 troops into Asia to attack the Persians. This led on to about an 11-year campaign. He founded many new cities, most of them where named Alexandria. The most famous was the port of Alexandria in Egypt, which became the countries new capital. When he left the area he left some of his men in the area so he could spread his culture and language. Source: Greek Internet linked book, page 74

 Alexander The Great Riding Into Battle